shell
Translation
shell, husk, casing, cartridge
Examples
We collected shells on the beach.
We collected shells on the beach.
The turtle pulled its head into its shell.
The turtle pulled its head into its shell.
The egg shell was broken.
The egg shell was broken.
Grammar Patterns
((a shell)) a hard outer covering We collected shells on the beach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: casing, husk, carapace
Etymology
From Old English 'sciell', related to 'scale'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like "sell". Imagine you "sell" sea "shells" by the seashore.